Sally

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1. Verb

To leap or rush out; to burst forth; to issue suddenly; as a body of troops from a fortified place to attack besiegers; to make a sally.

2. Verb

A leaping forth; a darting; a spring.

3. Verb

A rushing or bursting forth; a quick issue; a sudden eruption; specifically, an issuing of troops from a place besieged to attack the besiegers; a sortie.

4. Verb

An excursion from the usual track; range; digression; deviation.

5. Verb

A flight of fancy, liveliness, wit, or the like; a flashing forth of a quick and active mind.

6. Verb

Transgression of the limits of soberness or steadiness; act of levity; wild gayety; frolic; escapade.
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